Compact Battery Jump Starters

[Looking Glass]

I have seen so many different Brands/Models of these Compacy Hand Held Jump Starters and am thinking would pay for it self with one Emergency Start. Any opinions?

 

[Boat 405]

Got one from Costco, works great. I think it was under $100

https://www.costco.com/type-s-12v-jump-starter-%2526-8000mah-portable-power-bank.product.100681300.html

 

[SoCalDave]

I've got one of these in each of my vehicles and it starts my F150 up just fine.

Amazon.com: NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000 Amp 12-Volt UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter Box, Car Battery Booster Pack, Portable Power Bank Charger, and Jumper Cables For Up To 6-Liter Gasoline and 3-Liter Diesel Engines: Automotive

Buy NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000 Amp 12-Volt UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter Box, Car Battery Booster Pack, Portable Power Bank Charger, and Jumper Cables For Up To 6-Liter Gasoline and 3-Liter Diesel Engines: Jump Starters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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[LargeOrangeFont]

The Noco ones are really good.

Pro-Tip - Don't leave them in your car in the hot summer, or throw it in the trunk that will get hot from exhaust. The cheap ones especially won't do well in extreme heat. If it ever appears swollen, dispose of it.

If you do leave it in the car, wrap it in a towel or something to insulate it.

 

[Looking Glass]

Got one from Costco, works great. I think it was under $100

https://www.costco.com/type-s-12v-jump-starter-%2526-8000mah-portable-power-bank.product.100681300.html

Do they have them in stock? The site shows online 2 Week delivery time frame.

 

[Jefftowz]

NOCO - 3000A Lithium Jump Starter - GB150

The GB150 is a portable lithium-ion battery jump starter booster pack that delivers 3,000-amps for jump starting a car, boat, trucks and more.

no.co

These are great...

 

[Looking Glass]

NOCO - 3000A Lithium Jump Starter - GB150

The GB150 is a portable lithium-ion battery jump starter booster pack that delivers 3,000-amps for jump starting a car, boat, trucks and more.

no.co

These are great...

I assume this Brand/Model is at the TOP of all Brands?

 

[LowRiver2]

I assume this Brand/Model is at the TOP of all Brands?

I have it
Has jumped a 6.7 diesel as advertised
I carry it on the toon bagged in the chest. Not cheap but works well

 

[Vector]

I have been using this one. I have jumped 60k diesel generators where the battery was reading only a couple volts and diesel moving truck.

https://www.amazon.com/GOOLOO-SuperSafe-Starter-Battery-Portable/dp/B07QDXL1PW/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?dchild=1&keywords=gooloo+gp4000&qid=1624495392&sprefix=gooloo&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3MFc3TEFUNk9TUUYmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA5MDM5MzkyS1oxWUg3OExHMTlZJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA0NjA2NjQzREFTNE1MUkZFVVY4JndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfcGhvbmVfc2VhcmNoX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU=

 

[Lumpy]

I've got one of these in each of my vehicles and it starts my F150 up just fine.

Amazon.com: NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000 Amp 12-Volt UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter Box, Car Battery Booster Pack, Portable Power Bank Charger, and Jumper Cables For Up To 6-Liter Gasoline and 3-Liter Diesel Engines: Automotive

Buy NOCO Boost Plus GB40 1000 Amp 12-Volt UltraSafe Lithium Jump Starter Box, Car Battery Booster Pack, Portable Power Bank Charger, and Jumper Cables For Up To 6-Liter Gasoline and 3-Liter Diesel Engines: Jump Starters - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

www.amazon.com

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[traquer]

Used mine twice and then on the third use it swelled up and I got scared and threw it in the water lol.

If you have a small car it's pretty slick but I'd just keep a full sized one in the boat or truck.

 

[HALLETT BOY]

Look up Project Farm on YouTube, he just tested a bunch

 

[Vector]

Look up Project Farm on YouTube, he just tested a bunch

I picked mine by watching his reviews!

 

[Boat 405]

Do they have them in stock? The site shows online 2 Week delivery time frame.

Was at Costco tonight in Carmel Mountain ranch here in San Diego. On the shelf, $59.99

 

[musicFunsun]

Great thread, been looking at the Noco as a gift for my brother-in-law, the man who has everything. It’s in my Amazon cart.

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

I have had 2 from Costco no luck.

NOCO is the top tier we have some at work about the size of a loaf of bread that can start our bucket and boom trucks. The price on Amazon is the same as our corporate discount. I am going to get a NOCO at some point.

 

[Icky]

I had the antigravity xp10 and it swelled on me while charging once, just out of warranty. I won't be buying another one from them. Curious to see what everyone else is using.

 

[svlperry]

noco here and work for a tow company and never a problem

 

[RitcheyRch]

Same here with the ANtigravity XP10 swelling up while it was in my truck. I wont be buying any more of the lithium jump starters.

I had the antigravity xp10 and it swelled on me while charging once, just out of warranty. I won't be buying another one from them. Curious to see what everyone else is using.

 

[lbhsbz]

Why does it seem like some folks are requiring a jump start so often? Ever since I learned to periodically test my batteries (20 years ago) I haven’t touched my jumper cables. If an automotive battery is ever low enough to require a jump...its never gonna recover to anywhere near 100%.
Modern vehicles won’t even let you forget stuff on and drain the battery I don’t think. Proper testing has always indicated a battery that while still working just fine, was degraded enough to warrant replacement giving me plenty of time to get a new one installed long before it left me stranded.
Maybe a battery tester would be a better investment?

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Why does it seem like some folks are requiring a jump start so often? Ever since I learned to periodically test my batteries (20 years ago) I haven’t touched my jumper cables. If an automotive battery is ever low enough to require a jump...its never gonna recover to anywhere near 100%.
Modern vehicles won’t even let you forget stuff on and drain the battery I don’t think. Proper testing has always indicated a battery that while still working just fine, was degraded enough to warrant replacement giving me plenty of time to get a new one installed long before it left me stranded.
Maybe a battery tester would be a better investment?

So.... What battery tester do you recommend?

 

[lbhsbz]

So.... What battery tester do you recommend?

Among others (hydrometer, carbon pile load tester) I have this: https://www.amazon.com/ANCEL-BA101-Professional-Automotive-Motorcycle/dp/B01M0ARG3X?ref_=ast_sto_dp

So far, it has always agreed with the diagnosis using other test methods. Its a very good tool to have.

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Among others (hydrometer, carbon pile load tester) I have this: https://www.amazon.com/ANCEL-BA101-Professional-Automotive-Motorcycle/dp/B01M0ARG3X?ref_=ast_sto_dp

So far, it has always agreed with the diagnosis using other test methods. Its a very good tool to have.

Thank you and that's a crazy good price. I completely agree with you about batteries never coming back when discharged past 50%. This would be nice to help see what you're working with.

 

[Icky]

Why does it seem like some folks are requiring a jump start so often? Ever since I learned to periodically test my batteries (20 years ago) I haven’t touched my jumper cables. If an automotive battery is ever low enough to require a jump...its never gonna recover to anywhere near 100%.
Modern vehicles won’t even let you forget stuff on and drain the battery I don’t think. Proper testing has always indicated a battery that while still working just fine, was degraded enough to warrant replacement giving me plenty of time to get a new one installed long before it left me stranded.
Maybe a battery tester would be a better investment?

I don't think I've ever used one of my jumper packs for anything that I own, but have used it multiple times on other people's stuff. Even though I keep my batteries charged in the boat, I still like to have one with me just incase.

 

[lbhsbz]

Thank you and that's a crazy good price. I completely agree with you about batteries never coming back when discharged past 50%. This would be nice to help see what you're working with.

I test batteries in vehicles at every oil change...takes only a couple minutes. I like replacing shit before it fails at MY convenience.

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

I test batteries in vehicles at every oil change...takes only a couple minutes. I like replacing shit before it fails at MY convenience.

Where is the fun in that?

I don't think I've ever used one of my jumper packs for anything that I own, but have used it multiple times on other people's stuff. Even though I keep my batteries charged in the boat, I still like to have one with me just incase.

Liar...

 

[Icky]

Where is the fun in that?

Liar...

Does jump starting my tacoma with an M18 battery and 2 pieces of 6011 count?

 

[LowRiver2]

Why does it seem like some folks are requiring a jump start so often? Ever since I learned to periodically test my batteries (20 years ago) I haven’t touched my jumper cables. If an automotive battery is ever low enough to require a jump...its never gonna recover to anywhere near 100%.
Modern vehicles won’t even let you forget stuff on and drain the battery I don’t think. Proper testing has always indicated a battery that while still working just fine, was degraded enough to warrant replacement giving me plenty of time to get a new one installed long before it left me stranded.
Maybe a battery tester would be a better investment?

Short answer for me: PD vehicles
We have too much shit wired in even with two battery’s. I end up jumping a patrol vehicle on almost every call out as guys turn off the car on a perimeter with rear ambers on. Anything over 39 minutes kills the batts

Bad wiring from the start?
Probably lol

 

[Nanu/Nanu]

Does jump starting my tacoma with an M18 battery and 2 pieces of 6011 count?

Now that's impressive and I bet them rods were hot!

 

[bonesfab]

Does jump starting my tacoma with an M18 battery and 2 pieces of 6011 count?

You might be a redneck

 

[Dana757]

You just missed out, Noco’s were 50% off for Amazon Prime day a few days ago. The 150 has saved my bacon a few times.

 

[bonesfab]

You just missed out, Noco’s were 50% off for Amazon Prime day a few days ago. The 150 has saved my bacon a few times.

Just picked one up on that sale.

 

[Looking Glass]

Just picked one up on that sale.

50% DAMN!! Day Late $'s Short.

 

[dave29]

I keep one in the car at the airport if I'm traveling. These cars are always thinking and eating battery power.

 

[ltbaney1]

Got one from Costco, works great. I think it was under $100

https://www.costco.com/type-s-12v-jump-starter-%2526-8000mah-portable-power-bank.product.100681300.html

same one i have, no complaints.

 

[PaPaG]

I have had a few of them, 2 from Costco top model, 1 from amazon and 1 that everyone was talking about here on RDs a few years ago. All 4 swelled up and had to throw them out. 2 were left in vehicles (before I learned not to) the other 2 were in a garage for the summer months in Vegas and they also swelled up. If I get another one I will be keeping it in the house..

 

[Looking Glass]

I have had a few of them, 2 from Costco top model, 1 from amazon and 1 that everyone was talking about here on RDs a few years ago. All 4 swelled up and had to throw them out. 2 were left in vehicles (before I learned not to) the other 2 were in a garage for the summer months in Vegas and they also swelled up. If I get another one I will be keeping it in the house..

BUT!!, Damn, you need to remember to take it with you everytime you leave the house, THEN it may still Swell in a Hot Car. Would keeping it Wrapped and inside a Cooler in the Trunk Eliminate this Issue?

 

[beertruck]

My wife got one and I laughed at her. Said there was no way this would start a dead battery, hell my plug in battery charger has to be hooked up for a long time to start the car.
Had a issue with a dead battery in my Hummer H2, and my daughter grabbed the one my wife bought her. Tried it just to appease her.
Hooked it up, and immediately interior lights of the hummer come on. I turn the key, and it fires right up. I was amazed, not only does this work to start your car or boat in a emergency, you can also charge your phone or laptop on it. Highly recommend them.

 

[RogerThat99]

I had a thread on FB. Everyone that was a tow, transport, or heavy equipment person recommended the Noco.

I bought the 70. It started my boat no problem, with completely dead batteries and had been sitting all winter. The boats takes a few long cranks to start after sitting all winter.

It still showed a full charge afterwards. I have jumped 3 more cars since, and it still shows a full charge.

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[OCMerrill]

Look up Project Farm on YouTube, he just tested a bunch

His nearly famous line..."They claim ???, yeah were gonna test that."

I have purchased more crap based on his findings.